Vurlon Mills Football Academy completed a successful campaign in the GFF Under-13 National Youth Ensemble Playoffs by defeating YMCA 3–0 in the championship match yesterday at the National Training Centre, Providence.
VMFA’s attacking quality proved decisive in the final, with Dean Vancooten, Dontay Kowlessar and Nash Moe scoring the goals that carried the academy to the national title.
The convincing result capped the tournament in style for VMFA, while YMCA settled for second place after being unable to find a way through the champions’ defence.
The third-place encounter delivered greater drama as Potaro Strikers FC overcame Plaisance FC in a penalty shootout.
Plaisance appeared on course for victory when Anthwon Robinson broke the deadlock in the 38th minute. However, Potaro Strikers responded quickly through Kriston Chandler, who equalised in the 41st minute to leave the teams level at 1–1at the end of regulation time.
Potaro Strikers were perfect during the shootout, winning 3–0 after Chandler, Aaron Christian and Shemia Hing converted from the penalty spot.
The shootout triumph secured third place for Potaro Strikers and completed the final day of the national youth competition.
The Youth Ensemble programme will wrap up today with the National U15 final between VMFA and Buxton Stars at the NTC, Providence.
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